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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 937.28 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 937.28 and 368.69 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 937.28 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/937.28 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 937.28 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 345,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,565.76/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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