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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.32, 930.36 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.32, 930.36 and 379.60 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.32 : 930.36 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.32/930.36 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.32x = 930.36 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.32x = 353,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,164.66/674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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