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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.74, 946.38 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.74, 946.38 and 391.11 is: 539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.74 : 946.38 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.74/946.38 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.74x = 946.38 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.74x = 370,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,138.68/685.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.77

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