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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.78, 943.56 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.78, 943.56 and 385.04 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.78 : 943.56 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.78/943.56 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.78x = 943.56 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.78x = 363,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,308.34/683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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