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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.44, 936.12 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.44, 936.12 and 383.63 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.44 : 936.12 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.44/936.12 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.44x = 936.12 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.44x = 359,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,123.72/678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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