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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.27, 937.39 and 384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.27, 937.39 and 384.53 is: 530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.27 : 937.39 = 384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.27/937.39 = 384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.27x = 937.39 × 384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.27x = 360,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,448.93/679.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.64

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