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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 935.71 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 935.71 and 416.13 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 935.71 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/935.71 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 935.71 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 389,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,377.00/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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