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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 936.16 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 936.16 and 383.60 is: 529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 936.16 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/936.16 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 936.16 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 359,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,110.98/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.41

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