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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.52, 944.73 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.52, 944.73 and 389.81 is: 538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.52 : 944.73 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.52/944.73 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.52x = 944.73 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.52x = 368,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,270.21/684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.00

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