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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.62, 936.50 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.62, 936.50 and 368.12 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.62 : 936.50 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.62/936.50 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.62x = 936.50 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.62x = 344,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,744.38/678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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