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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.73, 938.03 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.73, 938.03 and 396.05 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.73 : 938.03 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.73/938.03 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.73x = 938.03 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.73x = 371,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,500.11/679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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