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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.18, 937.33 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.18, 937.33 and 384.51 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.18 : 937.33 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.18/937.33 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.18x = 937.33 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.18x = 360,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,408.07/679.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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