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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 931.28 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 931.28 and 380.12 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 931.28 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/931.28 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 931.28 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 353,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,991.60/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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