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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.07, 935.65 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.07, 935.65 and 398.32 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.07 : 935.65 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.07/935.65 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.07x = 935.65 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.07x = 372,688.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,688.11/678.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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