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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.57, 943.38 and 384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.57, 943.38 and 384.86 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.57 : 943.38 = 384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.57/943.38 = 384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.57x = 943.38 × 384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.57x = 363,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,064.51/683.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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