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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.80, 943.84 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.80, 943.84 and 389.26 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.80 : 943.84 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.80/943.84 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.80x = 943.84 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.80x = 367,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,399.16/683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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