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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.88, 937.84 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.88, 937.84 and 385.09 is: 531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.88 : 937.84 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.88/937.84 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.88x = 937.84 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.88x = 361,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,152.81/679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.20

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