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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.25, 931.74 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.25, 931.74 and 380.51 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.25 : 931.74 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.25/931.74 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.25x = 931.74 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.25x = 354,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,539.67/675.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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