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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.18, 937.26 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.18, 937.26 and 368.68 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.18 : 937.26 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.18/937.26 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.18x = 937.26 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.18x = 345,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,549.02/679.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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