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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 942.63 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 942.63 and 388.35 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 942.63 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/942.63 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 942.63 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 366,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,070.36/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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