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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 936.26 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 936.26 and 383.78 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 936.26 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/936.26 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 936.26 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 359,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,317.86/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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