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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.40, 931.98 and 380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.40, 931.98 and 380.74 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.40 : 931.98 = 380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.40/931.98 = 380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.40x = 931.98 × 380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.40x = 354,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,842.07/675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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