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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 937.52 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 937.52 and 384.64 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 937.52 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/937.52 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 937.52 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 360,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,607.69/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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