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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 943.19 and 388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 943.19 and 388.73 is: 536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 943.19 = 388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/943.19 = 388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 943.19 × 388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 366,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,639.59/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.47

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