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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.95, 930.08 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.95, 930.08 and 379.31 is: 523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.95 : 930.08 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.95/930.08 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.95x = 930.08 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.95x = 352,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,787.56/673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.47

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