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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.67, 943.47 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.67, 943.47 and 373.17 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.67 : 943.47 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.67/943.47 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.67x = 943.47 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.67x = 352,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,078.24/683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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