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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 943.94 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 943.94 and 389.34 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 943.94 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/943.94 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 943.94 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 367,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,514.57/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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