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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.57, 943.34 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.57, 943.34 and 373.07 is: 514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.57 : 943.34 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.57/943.34 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.57x = 943.34 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.57x = 351,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,931.85/683.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.84

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