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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.15, 930.31 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.15, 930.31 and 379.41 is: 523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.15 : 930.31 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.15/930.31 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.15x = 930.31 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.15x = 352,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,968.92/674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.58

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