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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.71, 937.95 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.71, 937.95 and 380.96 is: 525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.71 : 937.95 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.71/937.95 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.71x = 937.95 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.71x = 357,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,316.74/679.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.69

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