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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.42, 943.13 and 388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.42, 943.13 and 388.71 is: 536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.42 : 943.13 = 388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.42/943.13 = 388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.42x = 943.13 × 388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.42x = 366,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,602.12/683.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.42

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