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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.89, 943.74 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.89, 943.74 and 373.39 is: 515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.89 : 943.74 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.89/943.74 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.89x = 943.74 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.89x = 352,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,383.08/683.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.26

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