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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.73, 938.07 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.73, 938.07 and 381 is: 525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.73 : 938.07 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.73/938.07 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.73x = 938.07 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.73x = 357,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,404.67/679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.81

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