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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.96, 943.86 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.96, 943.86 and 389.24 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.96 : 943.86 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.96/943.86 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.96x = 943.86 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.96x = 367,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,388.07/683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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