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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 944.41 and 389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 944.41 and 389.65 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 944.41 = 389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/944.41 = 389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 944.41 × 389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 367,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,989.36/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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