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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 937.68 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 937.68 and 368.98 is: 509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 937.68 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/937.68 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 937.68 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 345,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,985.17/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.19

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