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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 935.84 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 935.84 and 398.60 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 935.84 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/935.84 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 935.84 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 373,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,025.82/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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