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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.17, 937.29 and 384.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.17, 937.29 and 384.49 is: 530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.17 : 937.29 = 384.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.17/937.29 = 384.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.17x = 937.29 × 384.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.17x = 360,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,378.63/679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.62

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