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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.11, 937.40 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.11, 937.40 and 399.34 is: 551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.11 : 937.40 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.11/937.40 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.11x = 937.40 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.11x = 374,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,339.32/679.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.22

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