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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.33, 937.48 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.33, 937.48 and 368.83 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.33 : 937.48 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.33/937.48 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.33x = 937.48 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.33x = 345,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,770.75/679.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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