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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 936.17 and 379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 936.17 and 379.63 is: 523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 936.17 = 379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/936.17 = 379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 936.17 × 379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 355,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,393.54/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.87

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