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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.39, 930.59 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.39, 930.59 and 379.66 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.39 : 930.59 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.39/930.59 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.39x = 930.59 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.39x = 353,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,301.25/674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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