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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.08, 935.76 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.08, 935.76 and 416 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.08 : 935.76 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.08/935.76 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.08x = 935.76 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.08x = 389,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,276.16/678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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