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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.22, 937.11 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.22, 937.11 and 380.43 is: 524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.22 : 937.11 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.22/937.11 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.22x = 937.11 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.22x = 356,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,501.24/679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.87

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