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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.64, 936.47 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.64, 936.47 and 383.93 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.64 : 936.47 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.64/936.47 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.64x = 936.47 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.64x = 359,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,538.93/678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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