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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.31, 930.56 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.31, 930.56 and 379.58 is: 523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.31 : 930.56 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.31/930.56 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.31x = 930.56 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.31x = 353,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,215.41/674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.81

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