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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.77, 943.71 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.77, 943.71 and 389.02 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.77 : 943.71 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.77/943.71 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.77x = 943.71 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.77x = 367,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,122.06/683.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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