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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.36, 937.53 and 384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.36, 937.53 and 384.67 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.36 : 937.53 = 384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.36/937.53 = 384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.36x = 937.53 × 384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.36x = 360,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,634.98/679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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