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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.21, 930.43 and 379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.21, 930.43 and 379.51 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.21 : 930.43 = 379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.21/930.43 = 379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.21x = 930.43 × 379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.21x = 353,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,105.64/674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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