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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 931.53 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 931.53 and 380.34 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 931.53 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/931.53 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 931.53 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 354,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,298.12/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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