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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.87, 931.30 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.87, 931.30 and 376.12 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.87 : 931.30 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.87/931.30 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.87x = 931.30 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.87x = 350,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,278.70/674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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