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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.50, 943.23 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.50, 943.23 and 373.02 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.50 : 943.23 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.50/943.23 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.50x = 943.23 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.50x = 351,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,843.65/683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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