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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.16, 942.70 and 384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.16, 942.70 and 384.39 is: 530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.16 : 942.70 = 384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.16/942.70 = 384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.16x = 942.70 × 384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.16x = 362,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,364.45/683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.42

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