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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.63, 943.39 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.63, 943.39 and 388.92 is: 536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.63 : 943.39 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.63/943.39 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.63x = 943.39 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.63x = 366,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,903.24/683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.70

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