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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 1,009.87 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 1,009.87 and 385.16 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 1,009.87 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/1,009.87 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 1,009.87 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 388,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,955.52/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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