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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.54, 944.44 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.54, 944.44 and 389.70 is: 537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.54 : 944.44 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.54/944.44 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.54x = 944.44 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.54x = 368,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,048.27/684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.66

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