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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 944.18 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 944.18 and 389.44 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 944.18 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/944.18 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 944.18 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 367,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,704.34/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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