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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 930.72 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 930.72 and 375.68 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 930.72 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/930.72 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 930.72 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 349,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,652.89/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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