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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.03, 943.88 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.03, 943.88 and 389.28 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.03 : 943.88 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.03/943.88 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.03x = 943.88 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.03x = 367,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,433.61/684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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