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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.33, 937.39 and 384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.33, 937.39 and 384.59 is: 530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.33 : 937.39 = 384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.33/937.39 = 384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.33x = 937.39 × 384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.33x = 360,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,510.82/679.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.69

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