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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.74, 936.88 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.74, 936.88 and 399.10 is: 550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.74 : 936.88 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.74/936.88 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.74x = 936.88 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.74x = 373,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,908.81/678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.89

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