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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 935.75 and 383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 935.75 and 383.35 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 935.75 = 383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/935.75 = 383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 935.75 × 383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 358,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,719.76/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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