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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 930.83 and 379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 930.83 and 379.78 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 930.83 = 379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/930.83 = 379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 930.83 × 379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 353,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,512.94/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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