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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.39, 936.18 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.39, 936.18 and 367.89 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.39 : 936.18 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.39/936.18 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.39x = 936.18 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.39x = 344,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,411.26/678.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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