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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.08, 1,011.96 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.08, 1,011.96 and 385.92 is: 578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.08 : 1,011.96 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.08/1,011.96 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.08x = 1,011.96 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.08x = 390,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,535.60/675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.50

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