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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.22, 935.97 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.22, 935.97 and 383.48 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.22 : 935.97 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.22/935.97 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.22x = 935.97 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.22x = 358,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,928.97/678.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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