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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.30, 931.88 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.30, 931.88 and 380.56 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.30 : 931.88 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.30/931.88 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.30x = 931.88 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.30x = 354,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,629.69/675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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