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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.94, 943.70 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.94, 943.70 and 389.10 is: 536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.94 : 943.70 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.94/943.70 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.94x = 943.70 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.94x = 367,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,193.67/683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.88

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