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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.33, 942.95 and 388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.33, 942.95 and 388.55 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.33 : 942.95 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.33/942.95 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.33x = 942.95 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.33x = 366,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,376.57/683.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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