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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.51, 937.50 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.51, 937.50 and 380.71 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.51 : 937.50 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.51/937.50 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.51x = 937.50 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.51x = 356,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,912.57/679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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