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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.63, 931.01 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.63, 931.01 and 379.88 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.63 : 931.01 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.63/931.01 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.63x = 931.01 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.63x = 353,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,672.08/674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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