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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 936.10 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 936.10 and 367.83 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 936.10 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/936.10 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 936.10 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 344,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,326.12/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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