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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.39, 944.43 and 389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.39, 944.43 and 389.66 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.39 : 944.43 = 389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.39/944.43 = 389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.39x = 944.43 × 389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.39x = 368,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,001.87/684.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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