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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.09, 937.17 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.09, 937.17 and 384.35 is: 530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.09 : 937.17 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.09/937.17 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.09x = 937.17 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.09x = 360,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,202.19/679.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.42

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