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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 943.22 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 943.22 and 388.79 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 943.22 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/943.22 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 943.22 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 366,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,714.50/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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