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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.56, 944.75 and 389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.56, 944.75 and 389.93 is: 538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.56 : 944.75 = 389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.56/944.75 = 389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.56x = 944.75 × 389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.56x = 368,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,382.62/684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.13

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