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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 937.37 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 937.37 and 399.39 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 937.37 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/937.37 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 937.37 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 374,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,376.20/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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