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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.59, 943.36 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.59, 943.36 and 373.09 is: 514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.59 : 943.36 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.59/943.36 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.59x = 943.36 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.59x = 351,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,958.18/683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.87

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