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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.43, 937.61 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.43, 937.61 and 368.93 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.43 : 937.61 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.43/937.61 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.43x = 937.61 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.43x = 345,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,916.42/679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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