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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.99, 931.53 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.99, 931.53 and 380.28 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.99 : 931.53 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.99/931.53 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.99x = 931.53 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.99x = 354,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,242.23/674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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