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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.89, 946.53 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.89, 946.53 and 375.39 is: 518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.89 : 946.53 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.89/946.53 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.89x = 946.53 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.89x = 355,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,317.90/685.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.04

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