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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 931.36 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 931.36 and 380.17 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 931.36 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/931.36 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 931.36 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 354,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,073.23/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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