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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.29, 936.03 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.29, 936.03 and 367.79 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.29 : 936.03 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.29/936.03 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.29x = 936.03 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.29x = 344,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,262.47/678.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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