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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.71, 936.62 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.71, 936.62 and 384.04 is: 529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.71 : 936.62 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.71/936.62 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.71x = 936.62 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.71x = 359,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,699.54/678.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.98

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