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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.85, 936.83 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.85, 936.83 and 384.06 is: 530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.85 : 936.83 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.85/936.83 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.85x = 936.83 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.85x = 359,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,798.93/678.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.01

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