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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 930.48 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 930.48 and 379.52 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 930.48 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/930.48 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 930.48 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 353,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,139.52/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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