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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.64, 937.84 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.64, 937.84 and 384.94 is: 531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.64 : 937.84 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.64/937.84 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.64x = 937.84 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.64x = 361,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,012.13/679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.18

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