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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.03, 931.42 and 380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.03, 931.42 and 380.31 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.03 : 931.42 = 380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.03/931.42 = 380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.03x = 931.42 × 380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.03x = 354,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,221.78/675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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