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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.17, 931.49 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.17, 931.49 and 380.43 is: 524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.17 : 931.49 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.17/931.49 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.17x = 931.49 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.17x = 354,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,366.74/675.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.86

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