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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.64, 937.98 and 385.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.64, 937.98 and 385.00 is: 531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.64 : 937.98 = 385.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.64/937.98 = 385.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.64x = 937.98 × 385.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.64x = 361,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,125.23/679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.35

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