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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 942.84 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 942.84 and 388.53 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 942.84 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/942.84 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 942.84 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 366,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,321.63/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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