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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.58, 943.34 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.58, 943.34 and 373.08 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.58 : 943.34 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.58/943.34 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.58x = 943.34 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.58x = 351,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,939.42/683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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