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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.61, 936.36 and 383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.61, 936.36 and 383.83 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.61 : 936.36 = 383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.61/936.36 = 383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.61x = 936.36 × 383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.61x = 359,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,403.06/678.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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