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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.96, 930.04 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.96, 930.04 and 379.24 is: 523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.96 : 930.04 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.96/930.04 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.96x = 930.04 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.96x = 352,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,708.37/673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.34

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