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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.89, 931.41 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.89, 931.41 and 380.22 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.89 : 931.41 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.89/931.41 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.89x = 931.41 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.89x = 354,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,140.37/674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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