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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.24, 937.06 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.24, 937.06 and 399.56 is: 551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.24 : 937.06 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.24/937.06 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.24x = 937.06 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.24x = 374,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,411.69/679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.22

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