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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.05, 937.02 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.05, 937.02 and 380.30 is: 524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.05 : 937.02 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.05/937.02 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.05x = 937.02 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.05x = 356,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,344.02/679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.77

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