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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.01, 936.98 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.01, 936.98 and 384.31 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.01 : 936.98 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.01/936.98 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.01x = 936.98 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.01x = 360,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,090.78/679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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