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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.19, 935.87 and 383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.19, 935.87 and 383.47 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.19 : 935.87 = 383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.19/935.87 = 383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.19x = 935.87 × 383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.19x = 358,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,876.15/678.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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