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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.94, 936.95 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.94, 936.95 and 368.44 is: 508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.94 : 936.95 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.94/936.95 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.94x = 936.95 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.94x = 345,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,205.67/678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.45

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