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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 937.20 and 399.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 937.20 and 399.19 is: 551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 937.20 = 399.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/937.20 = 399.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 937.20 × 399.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 374,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,115.78/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.01

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