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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.53, 943.28 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.53, 943.28 and 388.82 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.53 : 943.28 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.53/943.28 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.53x = 943.28 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.53x = 366,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,766.13/683.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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