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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.54, 937.68 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.54, 937.68 and 384.81 is: 530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.54 : 937.68 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.54/937.68 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.54x = 937.68 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.54x = 360,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,828.64/679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.99

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