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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.41, 936.23 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.41, 936.23 and 383.73 is: 529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.41 : 936.23 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.41/936.23 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.41x = 936.23 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.41x = 359,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,259.54/678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.56

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