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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.41, 937.58 and 368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.41, 937.58 and 368.91 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.41 : 937.58 = 368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.41/937.58 = 368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.41x = 937.58 × 368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.41x = 345,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,883.56/679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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