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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 936.02 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 936.02 and 383.54 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 936.02 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/936.02 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 936.02 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 359,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,001.11/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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