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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.01, 931.44 and 380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.01, 931.44 and 380.31 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.01 : 931.44 = 380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.01/931.44 = 380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.01x = 931.44 × 380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.01x = 354,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,231.29/675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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