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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.23, 937.36 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.23, 937.36 and 384.54 is: 530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.23 : 937.36 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.23/937.36 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.23x = 937.36 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.23x = 360,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,452.41/679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.68

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