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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.26, 944.31 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.26, 944.31 and 389.54 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.26 : 944.31 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.26/944.31 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.26x = 944.31 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.26x = 367,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,846.52/684.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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