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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.50, 936.33 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.50, 936.33 and 383.76 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.50 : 936.33 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.50/936.33 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.50x = 936.33 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.50x = 359,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,326.00/678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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