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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.46, 936.25 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.46, 936.25 and 383.73 is: 529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.46 : 936.25 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.46/936.25 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.46x = 936.25 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.46x = 359,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,271.72/678.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.54

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