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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 943.51 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 943.51 and 384.93 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 943.51 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/943.51 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 943.51 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 363,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,185.30/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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