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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.84, 936.79 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.84, 936.79 and 384.11 is: 530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.84 : 936.79 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.84/936.79 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.84x = 936.79 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.84x = 359,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,826.68/678.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.06

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