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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.38, 936.16 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.38, 936.16 and 504.02 is: 695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.38 : 936.16 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.38/936.16 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.38x = 936.16 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.38x = 471,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,844.44/678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.55

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