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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 936.12 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 936.12 and 398.90 is: 550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 936.12 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/936.12 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 936.12 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 373,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,419.60/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.42

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