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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.00, 936.96 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.00, 936.96 and 399.24 is: 550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.00 : 936.96 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.00/936.96 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.00x = 936.96 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.00x = 374,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,071.91/679.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.92

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