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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.53, 937.83 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.53, 937.83 and 384.78 is: 531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.53 : 937.83 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.53/937.83 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.53x = 937.83 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.53x = 360,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,858.23/679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.04

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