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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.83, 943.67 and 389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.83, 943.67 and 389.14 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.83 : 943.67 = 389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.83/943.67 = 389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.83x = 943.67 × 389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.83x = 367,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,217.80/683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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