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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.10, 935.77 and 383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.10, 935.77 and 383.38 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.10 : 935.77 = 383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.10/935.77 = 383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.10x = 935.77 × 383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.10x = 358,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,753.59/678.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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