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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.87, 937.01 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.87, 937.01 and 384.31 is: 530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.87 : 937.01 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.87/937.01 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.87x = 937.01 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.87x = 360,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,102.31/678.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.44

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