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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.45, 932.16 and 380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.45, 932.16 and 380.73 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.45 : 932.16 = 380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.45/932.16 = 380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.45x = 932.16 × 380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.45x = 354,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,901.28/675.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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