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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.69, 937.84 and 380.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.69, 937.84 and 380.91 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.69 : 937.84 = 380.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.69/937.84 = 380.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.69x = 937.84 × 380.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.69x = 357,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,232.63/679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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