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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.07, 942.63 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.07, 942.63 and 380.25 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.07 : 942.63 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.07/942.63 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.07x = 942.63 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.07x = 358,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,435.06/683.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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