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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.01, 937.17 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.01, 937.17 and 384.30 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.01 : 937.17 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.01/937.17 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.01x = 937.17 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.01x = 360,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,154.43/679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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