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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.62, 936.52 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.62, 936.52 and 383.78 is: 529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.62 : 936.52 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.62/936.52 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.62x = 936.52 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.62x = 359,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,417.65/678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.63

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