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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.29, 930.49 and 379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.29, 930.49 and 379.57 is: 523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.29 : 930.49 = 379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.29/930.49 = 379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.29x = 930.49 × 379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.29x = 353,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,179.54/674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.78

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