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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 1,010.40 and 385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 1,010.40 and 385.24 is: 576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 1,010.40 = 385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/1,010.40 = 385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 1,010.40 × 385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 389,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,246.50/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.93

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