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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.95, 946.56 and 387.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.95, 946.56 and 387.21 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.95 : 946.56 = 387.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.95/946.56 = 387.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.95x = 946.56 × 387.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.95x = 366,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,517.50/685.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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