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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.23, 937.22 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.23, 937.22 and 384.48 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.23 : 937.22 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.23/937.22 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.23x = 937.22 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.23x = 360,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,340.42/679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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