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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.73, 937.85 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.73, 937.85 and 384.98 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.73 : 937.85 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.73/937.85 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.73x = 937.85 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.73x = 361,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,046.88/679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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