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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.05, 937.13 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.05, 937.13 and 384.35 is: 530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.05 : 937.13 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.05/937.13 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.05x = 937.13 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.05x = 360,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,179.31/679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.42

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