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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.86, 943.69 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.86, 943.69 and 389.08 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.86 : 943.69 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.86/943.69 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.86x = 943.69 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.86x = 367,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,170.91/683.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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