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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.50, 936.30 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.50, 936.30 and 375.64 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.50 : 936.30 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.50/936.30 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.50x = 936.30 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.50x = 351,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,711.73/678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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