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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.56, 943.24 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.56, 943.24 and 388.80 is: 536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.56 : 943.24 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.56/943.24 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.56x = 943.24 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.56x = 366,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,731.71/683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.50

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