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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.38, 930.68 and 379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.38, 930.68 and 379.63 is: 523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.38 : 930.68 = 379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.38/930.68 = 379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.38x = 930.68 × 379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.38x = 353,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,314.05/674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.91

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