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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.86, 943.73 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.86, 943.73 and 373.36 is: 515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.86 : 943.73 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.86/943.73 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.86x = 943.73 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.86x = 352,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,349.17/683.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.24

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