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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 937.29 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 937.29 and 380.42 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 937.29 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/937.29 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 937.29 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 356,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,566.21/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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