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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.53, 936.38 and 398.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.53, 936.38 and 398.85 is: 550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.53 : 936.38 = 398.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.53/936.38 = 398.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.53x = 936.38 × 398.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.53x = 373,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,475.67/678.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.42

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