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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.40, 944.51 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.40, 944.51 and 389.76 is: 537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.40 : 944.51 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.40/944.51 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.40x = 944.51 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.40x = 368,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,132.22/684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.89

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