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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.81, 936.59 and 399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.81, 936.59 and 399.05 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.81 : 936.59 = 399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.81/936.59 = 399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.81x = 936.59 × 399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.81x = 373,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,744.24/678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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