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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 931.32 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 931.32 and 380.18 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 931.32 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/931.32 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 931.32 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 354,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,064.58/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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