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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.82, 936.91 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.82, 936.91 and 399.08 is: 550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.82 : 936.91 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.82/936.91 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.82x = 936.91 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.82x = 373,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,902.04/678.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.81

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