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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.51, 943.29 and 388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.51, 943.29 and 388.76 is: 536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.51 : 943.29 = 388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.51/943.29 = 388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.51x = 943.29 × 388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.51x = 366,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,708.70/683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.51

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