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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.46, 937.64 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.46, 937.64 and 368.96 is: 509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.46 : 937.64 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.46/937.64 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.46x = 937.64 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.46x = 345,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,947.89/679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.15

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