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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.86, 931.28 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.86, 931.28 and 380.15 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.86 : 931.28 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.86/931.28 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.86x = 931.28 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.86x = 354,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,021.86/674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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