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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.27, 937.39 and 368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.27, 937.39 and 368.77 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.27 : 937.39 = 368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.27/937.39 = 368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.27x = 937.39 × 368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.27x = 345,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,681.31/679.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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