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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.65, 937.95 and 384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.65, 937.95 and 384.96 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.65 : 937.95 = 384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.65/937.95 = 384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.65x = 937.95 × 384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.65x = 361,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,073.23/679.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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