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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 942.80 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 942.80 and 388.50 is: 536.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 942.80 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/942.80 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 942.80 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 366,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,277.80/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.03

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