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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.51, 930.86 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.51, 930.86 and 379.77 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.51 : 930.86 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.51/930.86 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.51x = 930.86 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.51x = 353,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,508.74/674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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