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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.21, 937.26 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.21, 937.26 and 380.45 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.21 : 937.26 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.21/937.26 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.21x = 937.26 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.21x = 356,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,582.91/679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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