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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.37, 936.23 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.37, 936.23 and 379.73 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.37 : 936.23 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.37/936.23 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.37x = 936.23 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.37x = 355,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,508.04/678.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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