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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 936.95 and 384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 936.95 and 384.23 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 936.95 = 384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/936.95 = 384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 936.95 × 384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 360,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,004.72/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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