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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 937.18 and 384.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 937.18 and 384.43 is: 530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 937.18 = 384.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/937.18 = 384.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 937.18 × 384.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 360,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,280.11/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.61

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