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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.28, 937.43 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.28, 937.43 and 384.56 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.28 : 937.43 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.28/937.43 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.28x = 937.43 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.28x = 360,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,498.50/679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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