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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.73, 946.32 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.73, 946.32 and 391.01 is: 539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.73 : 946.32 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.73/946.32 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.73x = 946.32 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.73x = 370,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,015.85/685.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.60

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