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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.71, 943.41 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.71, 943.41 and 400.04 is: 551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.71 : 943.41 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.71/943.41 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.71x = 943.41 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.71x = 377,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,402.06/683.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.99

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