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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.78, 943.65 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.78, 943.65 and 389.07 is: 536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.78 : 943.65 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.78/943.65 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.78x = 943.65 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.78x = 367,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,145.91/683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.94

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