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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.75, 936.72 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.75, 936.72 and 384.03 is: 529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.75 : 936.72 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.75/936.72 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.75x = 936.72 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.75x = 359,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,728.58/678.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.99

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