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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.11, 937.17 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.11, 937.17 and 368.61 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.11 : 937.17 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.11/937.17 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.11x = 937.17 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.11x = 345,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,450.34/679.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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