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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.18, 944.26 and 389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.18, 944.26 and 389.47 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.18 : 944.26 = 389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.18/944.26 = 389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.18x = 944.26 × 389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.18x = 367,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,760.94/684.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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