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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 944.29 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 944.29 and 389.61 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 944.29 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/944.29 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 944.29 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 367,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,900.11/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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