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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 931.26 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 931.26 and 380.24 is: 524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 931.26 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/931.26 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 931.26 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 354,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,102.30/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.67

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