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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.69, 946.26 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.69, 946.26 and 375.19 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.69 : 946.26 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.69/946.26 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.69x = 946.26 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.69x = 355,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,024.92/685.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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