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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.11, 937.19 and 384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.11, 937.19 and 384.42 is: 530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.11 : 937.19 = 384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.11/937.19 = 384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.11x = 937.19 × 384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.11x = 360,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,267.97/679.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.50

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