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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.72, 943.50 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.72, 943.50 and 389.06 is: 536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.72 : 943.50 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.72/943.50 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.72x = 943.50 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.72x = 367,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,078.11/683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.88

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