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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.37, 937.70 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.37, 937.70 and 384.81 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.37 : 937.70 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.37/937.70 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.37x = 937.70 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.37x = 360,834.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,834.41/679.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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