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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 936.93 and 384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 936.93 and 384.20 is: 530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 936.93 = 384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/936.93 = 384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 936.93 × 384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 359,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,968.51/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.21

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