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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.02, 935.46 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.02, 935.46 and 383.27 is: 528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.02 : 935.46 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.02/935.46 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.02x = 935.46 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.02x = 358,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,529.08/678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.79

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