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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 944.73 and 389.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 944.73 and 389.83 is: 537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 944.73 = 389.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/944.73 = 389.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 944.73 × 389.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 368,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,284.10/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.99

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