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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.55, 936.39 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.55, 936.39 and 383.81 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.55 : 936.39 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.55/936.39 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.55x = 936.39 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.55x = 359,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,395.85/678.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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