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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.51, 943.26 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.51, 943.26 and 388.75 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.51 : 943.26 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.51/943.26 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.51x = 943.26 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.51x = 366,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,692.33/683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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