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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.31, 930.53 and 379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.31, 930.53 and 379.61 is: 523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.31 : 930.53 = 379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.31/930.53 = 379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.31x = 930.53 × 379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.31x = 353,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,238.49/674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.85

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