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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.34, 936.09 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.34, 936.09 and 379.58 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.34 : 936.09 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.34/936.09 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.34x = 936.09 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.34x = 355,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,316.36/678.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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