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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 936.87 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 936.87 and 384.22 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 936.87 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/936.87 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 936.87 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 359,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,964.19/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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