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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.84, 936.82 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.84, 936.82 and 368.34 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.84 : 936.82 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.84/936.82 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.84x = 936.82 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.84x = 345,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,067.36/678.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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