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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.69, 936.46 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.69, 936.46 and 379.91 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.69 : 936.46 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.69/936.46 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.69x = 936.46 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.69x = 355,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,770.52/678.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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