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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.94, 943.86 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.94, 943.86 and 373.44 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.94 : 943.86 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.94/943.86 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.94x = 943.86 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.94x = 352,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,473.21/683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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