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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.37, 937.55 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.37, 937.55 and 384.68 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.37 : 937.55 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.37/937.55 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.37x = 937.55 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.37x = 360,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,660.04/679.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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