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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.76, 943.60 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.76, 943.60 and 389 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.76 : 943.60 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.76/943.60 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.76x = 943.60 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.76x = 367,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,060.40/683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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