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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 930.39 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 930.39 and 379.45 is: 523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 930.39 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/930.39 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 930.39 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 353,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,036.23/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.64

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