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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.37, 931.98 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.37, 931.98 and 380.70 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.37 : 931.98 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.37/931.98 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.37x = 931.98 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.37x = 354,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,803.17/675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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