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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 937.59 and 395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 937.59 and 395.93 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 937.59 = 395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/937.59 = 395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 937.59 × 395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 371,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,215.32/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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