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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 944.61 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 944.61 and 389.76 is: 537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 944.61 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/944.61 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 944.61 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 368,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,171.19/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.88

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