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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.85, 943.71 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.85, 943.71 and 389.12 is: 536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.85 : 943.71 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.85/943.71 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.85x = 943.71 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.85x = 367,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,216.44/683.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.98

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