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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.51, 936.34 and 383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.51, 936.34 and 383.77 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.51 : 936.34 = 383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.51/936.34 = 383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.51x = 936.34 × 383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.51x = 359,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,339.20/678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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