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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.34, 935.97 and 383.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.34, 935.97 and 383.53 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.34 : 935.97 = 383.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.34/935.97 = 383.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.34x = 935.97 × 383.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.34x = 358,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,972.57/678.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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