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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 935.91 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 935.91 and 383.49 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 935.91 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/935.91 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 935.91 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 358,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,912.13/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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