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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.37, 937.48 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.37, 937.48 and 384.62 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.37 : 937.48 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.37/937.48 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.37x = 937.48 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.37x = 360,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,567.91/679.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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