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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 936.88 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 936.88 and 399.20 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 936.88 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/936.88 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 936.88 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 374,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,002.50/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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