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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.20, 931.70 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.20, 931.70 and 380.51 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.20 : 931.70 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.20/931.70 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.20x = 931.70 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.20x = 354,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,524.45/675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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