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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.29, 935.82 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.29, 935.82 and 383.45 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.29 : 935.82 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.29/935.82 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.29x = 935.82 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.29x = 358,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,835.50/678.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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