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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.18, 942.64 and 388.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.18, 942.64 and 388.39 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.18 : 942.64 = 388.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.18/942.64 = 388.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.18x = 942.64 × 388.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.18x = 366,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,111.95/683.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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