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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 937.26 and 399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 937.26 and 399.30 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 937.26 = 399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/937.26 = 399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 937.26 × 399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 374,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,247.92/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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