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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.36, 937.51 and 368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.36, 937.51 and 368.86 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.36 : 937.51 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.36/937.51 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.36x = 937.51 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.36x = 345,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,809.94/679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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