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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.31, 937.45 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.31, 937.45 and 368.81 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.31 : 937.45 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.31/937.45 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.31x = 937.45 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.31x = 345,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,743.74/679.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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