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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.59, 937.94 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.59, 937.94 and 384.80 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.59 : 937.94 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.59/937.94 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.59x = 937.94 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.59x = 360,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,919.31/679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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