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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.81, 938.14 and 369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.81, 938.14 and 369.31 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.81 : 938.14 = 369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.81/938.14 = 369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.81x = 938.14 × 369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.81x = 346,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,464.48/679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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