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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.54, 936.33 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.54, 936.33 and 383.82 is: 529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.54 : 936.33 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.54/936.33 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.54x = 936.33 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.54x = 359,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,382.18/678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.64

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