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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 937.36 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 937.36 and 368.76 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 937.36 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/937.36 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 937.36 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 345,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,660.87/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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