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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.25, 937.30 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.25, 937.30 and 399.49 is: 551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.25 : 937.30 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.25/937.30 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.25x = 937.30 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.25x = 374,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,441.98/679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.26

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