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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.01, 942.56 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.01, 942.56 and 388.28 is: 535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.01 : 942.56 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.01/942.56 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.01x = 942.56 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.01x = 365,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,977.20/683.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.83

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