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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 942.49 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 942.49 and 388.20 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 942.49 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/942.49 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 942.49 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 365,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,874.62/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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