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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.57, 930.78 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.57, 930.78 and 379.80 is: 524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.57 : 930.78 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.57/930.78 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.57x = 930.78 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.57x = 353,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,510.24/674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.05

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