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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 936.18 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 936.18 and 383.66 is: 529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 936.18 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/936.18 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 936.18 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 359,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,174.82/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.51

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