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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 935.77 and 383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 935.77 and 383.43 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 935.77 = 383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/935.77 = 383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 935.77 × 383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 358,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,802.29/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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