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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 936.99 and 384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 936.99 and 384.42 is: 530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 936.99 = 384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/936.99 = 384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 936.99 × 384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 360,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,197.70/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.42

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