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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.24, 937.39 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.24, 937.39 and 384.40 is: 530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.24 : 937.39 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.24/937.39 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.24x = 937.39 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.24x = 360,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,332.72/679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.49

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