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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.70, 936.61 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.70, 936.61 and 383.96 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.70 : 936.61 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.70/936.61 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.70x = 936.61 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.70x = 359,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,625.35/678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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