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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.49, 944.55 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.49, 944.55 and 389.75 is: 537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.49 : 944.55 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.49/944.55 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.49x = 944.55 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.49x = 368,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,138.36/684.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.83

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