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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 935.80 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 935.80 and 383.42 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 935.80 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/935.80 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 935.80 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 358,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,805.82/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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