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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.07, 937.10 and 368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.07, 937.10 and 368.57 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.07 : 937.10 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.07/937.10 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.07x = 937.10 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.07x = 345,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,380.42/679.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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