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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 930.45 and 379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 930.45 and 379.51 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 930.45 = 379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/930.45 = 379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 930.45 × 379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 353,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,108.53/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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