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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.81, 936.65 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.81, 936.65 and 384.02 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.81 : 936.65 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.81/936.65 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.81x = 936.65 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.81x = 359,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,688.95/678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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