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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.02, 935.40 and 398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.02, 935.40 and 398.30 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.02 : 935.40 = 398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.02/935.40 = 398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.02x = 935.40 × 398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.02x = 372,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,569.82/678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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