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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.03, 942.74 and 388.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.03, 942.74 and 388.33 is: 535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.03 : 942.74 = 388.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.03/942.74 = 388.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.03x = 942.74 × 388.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.03x = 366,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,091.38/683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.98

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