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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.11, 935.82 and 383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.11, 935.82 and 383.36 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.11 : 935.82 = 383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.11/935.82 = 383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.11x = 935.82 × 383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.11x = 358,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,751.28/678.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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