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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.41, 936.23 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.41, 936.23 and 398.72 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.41 : 936.23 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.41/936.23 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.41x = 936.23 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.41x = 373,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,293.97/678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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