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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.08, 935.76 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.08, 935.76 and 398.32 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.08 : 935.76 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.08/935.76 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.08x = 935.76 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.08x = 372,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,729.93/678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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