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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.42, 936.06 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.42, 936.06 and 379.62 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.42 : 936.06 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.42/936.06 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.42x = 936.06 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.42x = 355,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,347.10/678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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