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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 935.70 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 935.70 and 383.37 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 935.70 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/935.70 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 935.70 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 358,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,719.31/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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