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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 937.02 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 937.02 and 384.32 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 937.02 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/937.02 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 937.02 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 360,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,115.53/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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