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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 937.02 and 384.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 937.02 and 384.29 is: 530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 937.02 = 384.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/937.02 = 384.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 937.02 × 384.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 360,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,082.73/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.30

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