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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.81, 943.66 and 373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.81, 943.66 and 373.31 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.81 : 943.66 = 373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.81/943.66 = 373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.81x = 943.66 × 373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.81x = 352,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,280.54/683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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