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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.53, 937.65 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.53, 937.65 and 384.80 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.53 : 937.65 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.53/937.65 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.53x = 937.65 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.53x = 360,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,807.72/679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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