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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.55, 936.41 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.55, 936.41 and 375.73 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.55 : 936.41 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.55/936.41 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.55x = 936.41 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.55x = 351,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,837.33/678.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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