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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.35, 936.05 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.35, 936.05 and 383.61 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.35 : 936.05 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.35/936.05 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.35x = 936.05 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.35x = 359,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,078.14/678.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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