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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 936.72 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 936.72 and 380.03 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 936.72 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/936.72 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 936.72 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 355,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,979.80/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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