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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.97, 930.14 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.97, 930.14 and 379.23 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.97 : 930.14 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.97/930.14 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.97x = 930.14 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.97x = 352,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,735.10/673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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