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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.53, 946.03 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.53, 946.03 and 375.03 is: 517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.53 : 946.03 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.53/946.03 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.53x = 946.03 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.53x = 354,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,792.22/685.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.54

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