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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.41, 937.41 and 384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.41, 937.41 and 384.63 is: 530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.41 : 937.41 = 384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.41/937.41 = 384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.41x = 937.41 × 384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.41x = 360,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,556.01/679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.69

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