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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 942.48 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 942.48 and 388.26 is: 535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 942.48 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/942.48 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 942.48 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 365,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,927.28/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.72

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