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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.66, 931.02 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.66, 931.02 and 379.94 is: 524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.66 : 931.02 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.66/931.02 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.66x = 931.02 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.66x = 353,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,727.08/674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.31

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