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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.84, 943.71 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.84, 943.71 and 373.34 is: 515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.84 : 943.71 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.84/943.71 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.84x = 943.71 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.84x = 352,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,324.69/683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.22

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