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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 936.01 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 936.01 and 367.77 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 936.01 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/936.01 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 936.01 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 344,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,231.72/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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