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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.45, 937.65 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.45, 937.65 and 368.95 is: 509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.45 : 937.65 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.45/937.65 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.45x = 937.65 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.45x = 345,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,947.17/679.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.16

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