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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 937.41 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 937.41 and 384.65 is: 530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 937.41 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/937.41 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 937.41 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 360,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,572.14/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.69

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