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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.45, 936.18 and 383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.45, 936.18 and 383.71 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.45 : 936.18 = 383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.45/936.18 = 383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.45x = 936.18 × 383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.45x = 359,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,221.63/678.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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