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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.17, 937.38 and 384.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.17, 937.38 and 384.43 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.17 : 937.38 = 384.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.17/937.38 = 384.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.17x = 937.38 × 384.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.17x = 360,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,359.30/679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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