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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 943.06 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 943.06 and 388.64 is: 536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 943.06 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/943.06 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 943.06 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 366,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,510.84/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.37

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