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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 937.68 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 937.68 and 368.97 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 937.68 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/937.68 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 937.68 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 345,975.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,975.79/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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