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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.93, 936.93 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.93, 936.93 and 368.43 is: 508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.93 : 936.93 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.93/936.93 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.93x = 936.93 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.93x = 345,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,193.12/678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.44

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