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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.93, 943.76 and 389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.93, 943.76 and 389.15 is: 536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.93 : 943.76 = 389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.93/943.76 = 389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.93x = 943.76 × 389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.93x = 367,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,257.54/683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.99

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