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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 938.08 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 938.08 and 384.90 is: 531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 938.08 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/938.08 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 938.08 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 361,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,066.99/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.18

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