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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.36, 944.46 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.36, 944.46 and 389.52 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.36 : 944.46 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.36/944.46 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.36x = 944.46 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.36x = 367,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,886.06/684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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