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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.55, 936.42 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.55, 936.42 and 383.80 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.55 : 936.42 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.55/936.42 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.55x = 936.42 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.55x = 359,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,398.00/678.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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