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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.52, 936.24 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.52, 936.24 and 383.72 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.52 : 936.24 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.52/936.24 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.52x = 936.24 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.52x = 359,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,254.01/678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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