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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 936.57 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 936.57 and 383.94 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 936.57 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/936.57 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 936.57 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 359,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,586.69/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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