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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.35, 930.58 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.35, 930.58 and 379.62 is: 523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.35 : 930.58 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.35/930.58 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.35x = 930.58 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.35x = 353,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,265.83/674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.86

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