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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 936.94 and 380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 936.94 and 380.20 is: 524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 936.94 = 380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/936.94 = 380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 936.94 × 380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 356,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,224.59/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.69

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