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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 935.88 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 935.88 and 367.67 is: 507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 935.88 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/935.88 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 935.88 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 344,095.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,095.00/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.39

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