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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 931.40 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 931.40 and 380.27 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 931.40 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/931.40 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 931.40 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 354,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,176.92/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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