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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.86, 936.77 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.86, 936.77 and 380.15 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.86 : 936.77 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.86/936.77 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.86x = 936.77 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.86x = 356,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,106.53/678.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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