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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.61, 937.88 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.61, 937.88 and 384.89 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.61 : 937.88 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.61/937.88 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.61x = 937.88 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.61x = 360,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,978.71/679.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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