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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.69, 943.26 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.69, 943.26 and 388.89 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.69 : 943.26 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.69/943.26 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.69x = 943.26 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.69x = 366,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,824.38/683.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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