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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.27, 937.31 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.27, 937.31 and 384.48 is: 530.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.27 : 937.31 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.27/937.31 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.27x = 937.31 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.27x = 360,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,376.95/679.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.54

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