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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 930.50 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 930.50 and 379.53 is: 523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 930.50 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/930.50 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 930.50 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 353,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,150.77/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.78

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