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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.91, 938.31 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.91, 938.31 and 381.18 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.91 : 938.31 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.91/938.31 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.91x = 938.31 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.91x = 357,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,663.77/679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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