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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.16, 935.84 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.16, 935.84 and 383.41 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.16 : 935.84 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.16/935.84 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.16x = 935.84 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.16x = 358,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,808.50/678.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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