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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.74, 931.17 and 380.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.74, 931.17 and 380.00 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.74 : 931.17 = 380.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.74/931.17 = 380.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.74x = 931.17 × 380.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.74x = 353,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,848.59/674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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