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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 944 and 389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 944 and 389.38 is: 537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 944 = 389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/944 = 389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 944 × 389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 367,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,574.72/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.30

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