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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 937.25 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 937.25 and 368.66 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 937.25 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/937.25 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 937.25 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 345,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,526.59/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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