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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 936.11 and 379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 936.11 and 379.61 is: 523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 936.11 = 379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/936.11 = 379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 936.11 × 379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 355,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,352.99/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.84

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