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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.72, 946.24 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.72, 946.24 and 390.93 is: 539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.72 : 946.24 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.72/946.24 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.72x = 946.24 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.72x = 369,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,914.99/685.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.45

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