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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.85, 931.17 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.85, 931.17 and 380.01 is: 524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.85 : 931.17 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.85/931.17 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.85x = 931.17 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.85x = 353,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,853.91/674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.34

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