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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.67, 937.73 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.67, 937.73 and 399.92 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.67 : 937.73 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.67/937.73 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.67x = 937.73 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.67x = 375,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,010.29/679.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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