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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.76, 946.32 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.76, 946.32 and 375.24 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.76 : 946.32 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.76/946.32 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.76x = 946.32 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.76x = 355,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,097.12/685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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