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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.14, 944.24 and 389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.14, 944.24 and 389.42 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.14 : 944.24 = 389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.14/944.24 = 389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.14x = 944.24 × 389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.14x = 367,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,705.94/684.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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