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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.52, 936.36 and 375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.52, 936.36 and 375.69 is: 518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.52 : 936.36 = 375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.52/936.36 = 375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.52x = 936.36 × 375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.52x = 351,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,784.60/678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.46

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