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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 1,011.87 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 1,011.87 and 381.84 is: 572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 1,011.87 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/1,011.87 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 1,011.87 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 386,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,372.44/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.96

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