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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.09, 935.76 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.09, 935.76 and 383.37 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.09 : 935.76 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.09/935.76 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.09x = 935.76 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.09x = 358,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,742.31/678.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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