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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.67, 936.54 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.67, 936.54 and 368.17 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.67 : 936.54 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.67/936.54 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.67x = 936.54 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.67x = 344,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,803.59/678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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