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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.65, 943.51 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.65, 943.51 and 384.90 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.65 : 943.51 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.65/943.51 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.65x = 943.51 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.65x = 363,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,161.02/683.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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