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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,010.66 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,010.66 and 385.08 is: 577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,010.66 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,010.66 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,010.66 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 389,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,184.95/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.25

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