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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 937.15 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 937.15 and 384.36 is: 530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 937.15 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/937.15 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 937.15 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 360,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,202.97/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.37

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