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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.74, 936.72 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.74, 936.72 and 384.08 is: 530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.74 : 936.72 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.74/936.72 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.74x = 936.72 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.74x = 359,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,770.73/678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.06

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