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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 942.65 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 942.65 and 388.37 is: 535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 942.65 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/942.65 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 942.65 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 366,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,090.33/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.92

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