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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 937.14 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 937.14 and 368.58 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 937.14 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/937.14 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 937.14 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 345,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,413.19/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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