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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.03, 937.14 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.03, 937.14 and 384.32 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.03 : 937.14 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.03/937.14 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.03x = 937.14 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.03x = 360,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,163.15/679.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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