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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.39, 937.55 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.39, 937.55 and 384.66 is: 530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.39 : 937.55 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.39/937.55 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.39x = 937.55 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.39x = 360,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,638.94/679.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.83

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