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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.44, 936.29 and 383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.44, 936.29 and 383.69 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.44 : 936.29 = 383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.44/936.29 = 383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.44x = 936.29 × 383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.44x = 359,248.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,248.41/678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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