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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 931.02 and 380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 931.02 and 380.02 is: 524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 931.02 = 380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/931.02 = 380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 931.02 × 380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 353,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,806.22/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.30

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