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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 931.23 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 931.23 and 380.05 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 931.23 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/931.23 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 931.23 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 353,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,911.63/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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