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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.63, 937.94 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.63, 937.94 and 384.93 is: 531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.63 : 937.94 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.63/937.94 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.63x = 937.94 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.63x = 361,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,041.24/679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.23

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