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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 936.96 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 936.96 and 384.24 is: 530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 936.96 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/936.96 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 936.96 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 360,017.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,017.51/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.19

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