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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.45, 932.13 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.45, 932.13 and 376.71 is: 519.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.45 : 932.13 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.45/932.13 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.45x = 932.13 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.45x = 351,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,142.69/675.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.86

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