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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 937.03 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 937.03 and 380.24 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 937.03 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/937.03 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 937.03 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 356,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,297.68/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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