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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.89, 938.25 and 369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.89, 938.25 and 369.39 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.89 : 938.25 = 369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.89/938.25 = 369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.89x = 938.25 × 369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.89x = 346,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,580.17/679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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