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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.73, 943.49 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.73, 943.49 and 385.02 is: 531.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.73 : 943.49 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.73/943.49 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.73x = 943.49 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.73x = 363,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,263.48/683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.30

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