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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 936.32 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 936.32 and 398.88 is: 550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 936.32 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/936.32 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 936.32 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 373,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,477.33/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.22

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