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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 937.68 and 380.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 937.68 and 380.77 is: 525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 937.68 = 380.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/937.68 = 380.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 937.68 × 380.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 357,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,040.16/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.45

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