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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.94, 936.92 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.94, 936.92 and 399.16 is: 550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.94 : 936.92 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.94/936.92 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.94x = 936.92 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.94x = 373,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,980.99/678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.83

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