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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 937.25 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 937.25 and 384.45 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 937.25 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/937.25 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 937.25 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 360,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,323.84/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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