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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 931.26 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 931.26 and 380.09 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 931.26 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/931.26 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 931.26 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 353,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,957.96/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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