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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.81, 943.52 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.81, 943.52 and 403.86 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.81 : 943.52 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.81/943.52 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.81x = 943.52 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.81x = 381,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,046.20/683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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