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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.97, 938.36 and 369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.97, 938.36 and 369.47 is: 509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.97 : 938.36 = 369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.97/938.36 = 369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.97x = 938.36 × 369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.97x = 346,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,696.37/679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.87

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