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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.84, 938.16 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.84, 938.16 and 400.08 is: 552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.84 : 938.16 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.84/938.16 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.84x = 938.16 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.84x = 375,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,339.05/679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.10

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