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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.74, 936.68 and 398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.74, 936.68 and 398.91 is: 550.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.74 : 936.68 = 398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.74/936.68 = 398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.74x = 936.68 × 398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.74x = 373,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,651.02/678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.51

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