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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.12, 1,011.24 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.12, 1,011.24 and 381.72 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.12 : 1,011.24 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.12/1,011.24 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.12x = 1,011.24 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.12x = 386,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,010.53/674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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