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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.38, 937.54 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.38, 937.54 and 368.88 is: 509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.38 : 937.54 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.38/937.54 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.38x = 937.54 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.38x = 345,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,839.76/679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.05

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