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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 935.85 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 935.85 and 383.42 is: 529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 935.85 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/935.85 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 935.85 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 358,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,823.61/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.13

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