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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 937.27 and 399.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 937.27 and 399.41 is: 551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 937.27 = 399.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/937.27 = 399.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 937.27 × 399.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 374,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,354.34/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.20

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