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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 936.19 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 936.19 and 383.68 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 936.19 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/936.19 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 936.19 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 359,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,197.38/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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