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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.85, 936.81 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.85, 936.81 and 384.11 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.85 : 936.81 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.85/936.81 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.85x = 936.81 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.85x = 359,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,833.41/678.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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