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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.21, 937.26 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.21, 937.26 and 384.50 is: 530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.21 : 937.26 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.21/937.26 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.21x = 937.26 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.21x = 360,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,372.74/679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.58

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