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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 935.62 and 383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 935.62 and 383.26 is: 528.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 935.62 = 383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/935.62 = 383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 935.62 × 383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 358,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,585.72/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.89

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