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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.97, 943.93 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.97, 943.93 and 389.33 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.97 : 943.93 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.97/943.93 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.97x = 943.93 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.97x = 367,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,501.65/683.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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