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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 942.98 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 942.98 and 388.60 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 942.98 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/942.98 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 942.98 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 366,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,437.73/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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