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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.03, 943.83 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.03, 943.83 and 389.22 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.03 : 943.83 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.03/943.83 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.03x = 943.83 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.03x = 367,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,357.51/684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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