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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 937.14 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 937.14 and 384.36 is: 530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 937.14 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/937.14 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 937.14 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 360,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,199.13/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.38

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