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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 930.66 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 930.66 and 379.72 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 930.66 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/930.66 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 930.66 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 353,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,390.22/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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