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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 942.86 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 942.86 and 388.52 is: 536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 942.86 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/942.86 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 942.86 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 366,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,319.97/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.15

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