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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.94, 937.01 and 384.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.94, 937.01 and 384.19 is: 530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.94 : 937.01 = 384.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.94/937.01 = 384.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.94x = 937.01 × 384.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.94x = 359,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,988.49/678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.22

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