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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.27, 943.04 and 399.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.27, 943.04 and 399.85 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.27 : 943.04 = 399.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.27/943.04 = 399.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.27x = 943.04 × 399.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.27x = 377,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,078.49/683.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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