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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.44, 932.09 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.44, 932.09 and 380.71 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.44 : 932.09 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.44/932.09 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.44x = 932.09 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.44x = 354,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,851.32/675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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