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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.69, 937.98 and 369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.69, 937.98 and 369.19 is: 509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.69 : 937.98 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.69/937.98 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.69x = 937.98 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.69x = 346,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,290.49/679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.48

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