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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.03, 935.49 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.03, 935.49 and 383.25 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 935.49 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/935.49 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 935.49 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 358,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,526.54/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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