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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.45, 936.27 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.45, 936.27 and 367.95 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.45 : 936.27 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.45/936.27 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.45x = 936.27 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.45x = 344,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,500.55/678.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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