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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.41, 936.21 and 367.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.41, 936.21 and 367.91 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.41 : 936.21 = 367.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.41/936.21 = 367.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.41x = 936.21 × 367.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.41x = 344,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,441.02/678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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