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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 942.61 and 388.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 942.61 and 388.47 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 942.61 = 388.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/942.61 = 388.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 942.61 × 388.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 366,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,175.71/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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