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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.42, 936.38 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.42, 936.38 and 398.67 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.42 : 936.38 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.42/936.38 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.42x = 936.38 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.42x = 373,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,304.62/678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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