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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.06, 937.11 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.06, 937.11 and 368.56 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.06 : 937.11 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.06/937.11 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.06x = 937.11 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.06x = 345,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,382.22/679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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