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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.93, 936.97 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.93, 936.97 and 384.18 is: 530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.93 : 936.97 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.93/936.97 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.93x = 936.97 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.93x = 359,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,965.13/678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.19

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