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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.77, 936.70 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.77, 936.70 and 368.27 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.77 : 936.70 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.77/936.70 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.77x = 936.70 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.77x = 344,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,958.51/678.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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