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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 931.48 and 380.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675, 931.48 and 380.26 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675 : 931.48 = 380.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675/931.48 = 380.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675x = 931.48 × 380.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675x = 354,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,204.58/675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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