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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 935.64 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 935.64 and 367.50 is: 507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 935.64 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/935.64 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 935.64 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 343,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,847.70/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.15

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