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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 935.86 and 398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 935.86 and 398.35 is: 549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 935.86 = 398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/935.86 = 398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 935.86 × 398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 372,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,797.84/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.72

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