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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.14, 930.26 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.14, 930.26 and 379.45 is: 523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.14 : 930.26 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.14/930.26 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.14x = 930.26 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.14x = 352,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,987.16/674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.61

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