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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.15, 942.65 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.15, 942.65 and 388.38 is: 535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.15 : 942.65 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.15/942.65 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.15x = 942.65 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.15x = 366,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,104.47/683.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.91

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