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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.40, 932 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.40, 932 and 380.60 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.40 : 932 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.40/932 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.40x = 932 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.40x = 354,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,719.20/675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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