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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.07, 943.85 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.07, 943.85 and 389.50 is: 537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.07 : 943.85 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.07/943.85 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.07x = 943.85 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.07x = 367,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,622.91/684.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.41

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