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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.84, 937.94 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.84, 937.94 and 400.04 is: 551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.84 : 937.94 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.84/937.94 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.84x = 937.94 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.84x = 375,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,213.52/679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.91

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