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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.35, 944.41 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.35, 944.41 and 389.62 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.35 : 944.41 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.35/944.41 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.35x = 944.41 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.35x = 367,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,959.08/684.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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