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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.85, 936.81 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.85, 936.81 and 368.35 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.85 : 936.81 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.85/936.81 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.85x = 936.81 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.85x = 345,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,070.24/678.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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