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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.28, 935.88 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.28, 935.88 and 383.49 is: 529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.28 : 935.88 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.28/935.88 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.28x = 935.88 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.28x = 358,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,900.62/678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.13

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