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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 931.42 and 380.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 931.42 and 380.29 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 931.42 = 380.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/931.42 = 380.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 931.42 × 380.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 354,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,206.43/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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