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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.67, 936.61 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.67, 936.61 and 379.92 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.67 : 936.61 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.67/936.61 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.67x = 936.61 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.67x = 355,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,836.87/678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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