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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.29, 936.07 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.29, 936.07 and 383.60 is: 529.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.29 : 936.07 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.29/936.07 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.29x = 936.07 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.29x = 359,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,077.83/678.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.39

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