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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.64, 936.53 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.64, 936.53 and 368.14 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.64 : 936.53 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.64/936.53 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.64x = 936.53 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.64x = 344,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,772.31/678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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