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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.41, 936.13 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.41, 936.13 and 383.62 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.41 : 936.13 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.41/936.13 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.41x = 936.13 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.41x = 359,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,118.19/678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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