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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.66, 931.09 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.66, 931.09 and 379.96 is: 524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.66 : 931.09 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.66/931.09 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.66x = 931.09 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.66x = 353,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,772.30/674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.37

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