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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.56, 943.31 and 388.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.56, 943.31 and 388.85 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.56 : 943.31 = 388.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.56/943.31 = 388.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.56x = 943.31 × 388.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.56x = 366,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,802.35/683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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