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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 931.45 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 931.45 and 380.24 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 931.45 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/931.45 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 931.45 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 354,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,173.86/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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