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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.08, 931.58 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.08, 931.58 and 372.24 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.08 : 931.58 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.08/931.58 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.08x = 931.58 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.08x = 346,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,774.80/675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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