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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.82, 943.61 and 389.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.82, 943.61 and 389.09 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.82 : 943.61 = 389.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.82/943.61 = 389.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.82x = 943.61 × 389.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.82x = 367,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,149.63/683.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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