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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 937.11 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 937.11 and 399.32 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 937.11 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/937.11 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 937.11 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 374,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,206.77/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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