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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.89, 937.05 and 384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.89, 937.05 and 384.33 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.89 : 937.05 = 384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.89/937.05 = 384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.89x = 937.05 × 384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.89x = 360,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,136.43/678.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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