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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.87, 938.13 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.87, 938.13 and 400.15 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.87 : 938.13 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.87/938.13 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.87x = 938.13 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.87x = 375,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,392.72/679.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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