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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.67, 936.58 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.67, 936.58 and 379.91 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.67 : 936.58 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.67/936.58 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.67x = 936.58 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.67x = 355,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,812.94/678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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