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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.38, 943.07 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.38, 943.07 and 372.88 is: 514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.38 : 943.07 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.38/943.07 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.38x = 943.07 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.38x = 351,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,645.36/683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.57

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