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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 936.09 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 936.09 and 383.63 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 936.09 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/936.09 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 936.09 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 359,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,107.53/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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