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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.70, 937.95 and 385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.70, 937.95 and 385.01 is: 531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.70 : 937.95 = 385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.70/937.95 = 385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.70x = 937.95 × 385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.70x = 361,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,120.13/679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.29

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