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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.87, 936.89 and 384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.87, 936.89 and 384.17 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.87 : 936.89 = 384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.87/936.89 = 384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.87x = 936.89 × 384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.87x = 359,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,918.43/678.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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