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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.25, 937.35 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.25, 937.35 and 384.55 is: 530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.25 : 937.35 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.25/937.35 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.25x = 937.35 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.25x = 360,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,455.60/679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.67

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