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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.28, 935.95 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.28, 935.95 and 383.55 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.28 : 935.95 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.28/935.95 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.28x = 935.95 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.28x = 358,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,977.03/678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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