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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 944.67 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 944.67 and 389.80 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 944.67 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/944.67 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 944.67 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 368,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,232.37/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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