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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.38, 935.96 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.38, 935.96 and 383.54 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.38 : 935.96 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.38/935.96 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.38x = 935.96 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.38x = 358,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,971.50/678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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