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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 943.85 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 943.85 and 389.27 is: 537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 943.85 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/943.85 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 943.85 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 367,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,405.82/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.13

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