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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.87, 931.31 and 380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.87, 931.31 and 380.19 is: 524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.87 : 931.31 = 380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.87/931.31 = 380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.87x = 931.31 × 380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.87x = 354,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,074.75/674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.66

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