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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.19, 943.96 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.19, 943.96 and 389.41 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.19 : 943.96 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.19/943.96 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.19x = 943.96 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.19x = 367,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,587.46/684.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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