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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.26, 931.84 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.26, 931.84 and 380.50 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.26 : 931.84 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.26/931.84 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.26x = 931.84 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.26x = 354,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,565.12/675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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