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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.12, 937.22 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.12, 937.22 and 399.44 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.12 : 937.22 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.12/937.22 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.12x = 937.22 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.12x = 374,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,363.50/679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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