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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.19, 935.90 and 367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.19, 935.90 and 367.69 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.19 : 935.90 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.19/935.90 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.19x = 935.90 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.19x = 344,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,118.27/678.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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