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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.99, 943.99 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.99, 943.99 and 389.30 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.99 : 943.99 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.99/943.99 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.99x = 943.99 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.99x = 367,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,493.36/683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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