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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.83, 931.21 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.83, 931.21 and 380.08 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.83 : 931.21 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.83/931.21 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.83x = 931.21 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.83x = 353,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,934.30/674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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