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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 936.28 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 936.28 and 383.81 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 936.28 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/936.28 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 936.28 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 359,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,353.63/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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