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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.19, 942.84 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.19, 942.84 and 388.50 is: 536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.19 : 942.84 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.19/942.84 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.19x = 942.84 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.19x = 366,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,293.34/683.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.15

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