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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.36, 943.04 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.36, 943.04 and 388.63 is: 536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.36 : 943.04 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.36/943.04 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.36x = 943.04 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.36x = 366,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,493.64/683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.31

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