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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 937.79 and 384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 937.79 and 384.77 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 937.79 = 384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/937.79 = 384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 937.79 × 384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 360,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,826.85/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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