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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.94, 937.03 and 384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.94, 937.03 and 384.20 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.94 : 937.03 = 384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.94/937.03 = 384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.94x = 937.03 × 384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.94x = 360,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,006.93/678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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