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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.34, 942.89 and 388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.34, 942.89 and 388.55 is: 536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.34 : 942.89 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.34/942.89 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.34x = 942.89 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.34x = 366,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,353.25/683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.12

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