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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.78, 931.15 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.78, 931.15 and 380.04 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.78 : 931.15 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.78/931.15 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.78x = 931.15 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.78x = 353,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,874.33/674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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