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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.36, 930.68 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.36, 930.68 and 379.68 is: 523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.36 : 930.68 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.36/930.68 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.36x = 930.68 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.36x = 353,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,360.58/674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.99

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