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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.22, 937.20 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.22, 937.20 and 380.44 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.22 : 937.20 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.22/937.20 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.22x = 937.20 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.22x = 356,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,550.97/679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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