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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 930.87 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 930.87 and 379.88 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 930.87 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/930.87 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 930.87 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 353,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,614.24/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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