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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.71, 937.99 and 384.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.71, 937.99 and 384.97 is: 531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.71 : 937.99 = 384.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.71/937.99 = 384.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.71x = 937.99 × 384.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.71x = 361,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,093.32/679.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.25

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