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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 936.22 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 936.22 and 398.58 is: 550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 936.22 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/936.22 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 936.22 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 373,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,158.57/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.12

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