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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.03, 935.78 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.03, 935.78 and 383.42 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 935.78 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/935.78 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 935.78 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 358,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,790.17/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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