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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 931.20 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 931.20 and 380.06 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 931.20 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/931.20 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 931.20 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 353,911.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,911.87/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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