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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.66, 946.21 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.66, 946.21 and 375.16 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.66 : 946.21 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.66/946.21 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.66x = 946.21 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.66x = 354,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,975.41/685.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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