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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.82, 936.78 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.82, 936.78 and 399.04 is: 550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.82 : 936.78 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.82/936.78 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.82x = 936.78 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.82x = 373,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,812.69/678.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.68

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