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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.82, 943.65 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.82, 943.65 and 373.32 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.82 : 943.65 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.82/943.65 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.82x = 943.65 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.82x = 352,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,283.42/683.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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