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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.68, 936.63 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.68, 936.63 and 383.94 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.68 : 936.63 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.68/936.63 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.68x = 936.63 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.68x = 359,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,609.72/678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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