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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.21, 935.68 and 398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.21, 935.68 and 398.35 is: 549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.21 : 935.68 = 398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.21/935.68 = 398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.21x = 935.68 × 398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.21x = 372,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,728.13/678.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.58

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