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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.35, 937.50 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.35, 937.50 and 380.59 is: 525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.35 : 937.50 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.35/937.50 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.35x = 937.50 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.35x = 356,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,803.13/679.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.21

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