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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.80, 944.76 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.80, 944.76 and 389.88 is: 537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.80 : 944.76 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.80/944.76 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.80x = 944.76 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.80x = 368,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,343.03/684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.88

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