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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 942.93 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 942.93 and 388.62 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 942.93 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/942.93 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 942.93 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 366,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,441.46/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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