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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.59, 944.85 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.59, 944.85 and 389.81 is: 538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.59 : 944.85 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.59/944.85 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.59x = 944.85 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.59x = 368,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,307.25/684.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.00

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