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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.58, 936.38 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.58, 936.38 and 383.79 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.58 : 936.38 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.58/936.38 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.58x = 936.38 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.58x = 359,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,373.28/678.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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