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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 943.26 and 388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 943.26 and 388.90 is: 536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 943.26 = 388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/943.26 = 388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 943.26 × 388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 366,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,833.81/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.56

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