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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.56, 937.80 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.56, 937.80 and 369.06 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.56 : 937.80 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.56/937.80 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.56x = 937.80 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.56x = 346,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,105.43/679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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