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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.13, 937.21 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.13, 937.21 and 384.41 is: 530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.13 : 937.21 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.13/937.21 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.13x = 937.21 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.13x = 360,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,272.90/679.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.49

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