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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.65, 936.59 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.65, 936.59 and 383.99 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.65 : 936.59 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.65/936.59 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.65x = 936.59 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.65x = 359,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,634.59/678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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