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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.39, 932.03 and 380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.39, 932.03 and 380.66 is: 525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.39 : 932.03 = 380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.39/932.03 = 380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.39x = 932.03 × 380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.39x = 354,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,779.98/675.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.30

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