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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.76, 943.59 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.76, 943.59 and 389.07 is: 536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.76 : 943.59 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.76/943.59 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.76x = 943.59 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.76x = 367,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,122.56/683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.92

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