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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.57, 936.42 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.57, 936.42 and 368.07 is: 507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.57 : 936.42 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.57/936.42 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.57x = 936.42 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.57x = 344,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,661.59/678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.93

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