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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 1,010.84 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 1,010.84 and 381.72 is: 572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 1,010.84 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/1,010.84 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 1,010.84 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 385,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,857.84/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.05

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