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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.23, 935.97 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.23, 935.97 and 383.51 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.23 : 935.97 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.23/935.97 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.23x = 935.97 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.23x = 358,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,953.85/678.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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