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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.19, 944.22 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.19, 944.22 and 389.50 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.19 : 944.22 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.19/944.22 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.19x = 944.22 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.19x = 367,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,773.69/684.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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