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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.05, 935.67 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.05, 935.67 and 383.33 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.05 : 935.67 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.05/935.67 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.05x = 935.67 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.05x = 358,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,665.70/678.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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