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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 944.43 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 944.43 and 389.60 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 944.43 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/944.43 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 944.43 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 367,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,949.93/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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