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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.32, 931.92 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.32, 931.92 and 380.60 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.32 : 931.92 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.32/931.92 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.32x = 931.92 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.32x = 354,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,691.08/675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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