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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.22, 936.97 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.22, 936.97 and 399.43 is: 551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.22 : 936.97 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.22/936.97 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.22x = 936.97 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.22x = 374,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,254.10/679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.01

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