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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.20, 943.98 and 389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.20, 943.98 and 389.45 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.20 : 943.98 = 389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.20/943.98 = 389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.20x = 943.98 × 389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.20x = 367,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,633.01/684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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