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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 937.04 and 384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 937.04 and 384.28 is: 530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 937.04 = 384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/937.04 = 384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 937.04 × 384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 360,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,085.73/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.30

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