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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.23, 931.75 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.23, 931.75 and 380.44 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.23 : 931.75 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.23/931.75 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.23x = 931.75 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.23x = 354,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,471.69/675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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