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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.25, 944.26 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.25, 944.26 and 389.50 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.25 : 944.26 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.25/944.26 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.25x = 944.26 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.25x = 367,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,785.94/684.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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