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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 937 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 937 and 368.49 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 937 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/937 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 937 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 345,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,275.13/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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