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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.61, 936.51 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.61, 936.51 and 383.92 is: 529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.61 : 936.51 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.61/936.51 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.61x = 936.51 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.61x = 359,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,544.92/678.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.83

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