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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.59, 936.45 and 383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.59, 936.45 and 383.87 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.59 : 936.45 = 383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.59/936.45 = 383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.59x = 936.45 × 383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.59x = 359,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,475.06/678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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