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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.70, 943.36 and 388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.70, 943.36 and 388.90 is: 536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.70 : 943.36 = 388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.70/943.36 = 388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.70x = 943.36 × 388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.70x = 366,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,872.70/683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.60

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