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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.35, 943.23 and 403.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.35, 943.23 and 403.57 is: 557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.35 : 943.23 = 403.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.35/943.23 = 403.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.35x = 943.23 × 403.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.35x = 380,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,659.33/683.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.05

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