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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 936.56 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 936.56 and 383.93 is: 529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 936.56 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/936.56 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 936.56 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 359,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,566.88/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.84

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