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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.08, 944.06 and 389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.08, 944.06 and 389.37 is: 537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.08 : 944.06 = 389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.08/944.06 = 389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.08x = 944.06 × 389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.08x = 367,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,590.24/684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.35

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