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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 936.80 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 936.80 and 399.16 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 936.80 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/936.80 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 936.80 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 373,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,933.09/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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