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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 930.02 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 930.02 and 379.20 is: 523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 930.02 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/930.02 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 930.02 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 352,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,663.58/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.33

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