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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.65, 944.72 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.65, 944.72 and 389.88 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.65 : 944.72 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.65/944.72 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.65x = 944.72 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.65x = 368,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,325.48/684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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