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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.37, 932.05 and 380.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.37, 932.05 and 380.65 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.37 : 932.05 = 380.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.37/932.05 = 380.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.37x = 932.05 × 380.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.37x = 354,784.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,784.83/675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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