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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.18, 935.97 and 398.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.18, 935.97 and 398.37 is: 549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.18 : 935.97 = 398.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.18/935.97 = 398.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.18x = 935.97 × 398.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.18x = 372,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,862.37/678.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.80

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