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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.54, 936.30 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.54, 936.30 and 383.81 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.54 : 936.30 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.54/936.30 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.54x = 936.30 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.54x = 359,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,361.30/678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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