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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.55, 943.35 and 388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.55, 943.35 and 388.83 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.55 : 943.35 = 388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.55/943.35 = 388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.55x = 943.35 × 388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.55x = 366,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,802.78/683.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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