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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.34, 937.47 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.34, 937.47 and 380.58 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.34 : 937.47 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.34/937.47 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.34x = 937.47 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.34x = 356,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,782.33/679.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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