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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.25, 937.37 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.25, 937.37 and 368.75 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.25 : 937.37 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.25/937.37 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.25x = 937.37 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.25x = 345,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,655.19/679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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