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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.10, 937.16 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.10, 937.16 and 368.60 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.10 : 937.16 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.10/937.16 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.10x = 937.16 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.10x = 345,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,430.65/679.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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