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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.95, 936.69 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.95, 936.69 and 399.18 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.95 : 936.69 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.95/936.69 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.95x = 936.69 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.95x = 373,907.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,907.91/678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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