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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.01, 935.67 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.01, 935.67 and 383.28 is: 528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.01 : 935.67 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.01/935.67 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.01x = 935.67 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.01x = 358,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,623.60/678.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.94

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