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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 936 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 936 and 383.58 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 936 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/936 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 936 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 359,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,030.88/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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