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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 936.92 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 936.92 and 399.20 is: 550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 936.92 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/936.92 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 936.92 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 374,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,018.46/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.87

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