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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.25, 937.26 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.25, 937.26 and 380.51 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.25 : 937.26 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.25/937.26 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.25x = 937.26 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.25x = 356,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,632.12/679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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