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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.94, 1,010.78 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.94, 1,010.78 and 385.50 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.94 : 1,010.78 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.94/1,010.78 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.94x = 1,010.78 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.94x = 389,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,655.69/674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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