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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.62, 943.34 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.62, 943.34 and 388.88 is: 536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.62 : 943.34 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.62/943.34 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.62x = 943.34 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.62x = 366,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,846.06/683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.62

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