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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.50, 932.08 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.50, 932.08 and 380.75 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.50 : 932.08 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.50/932.08 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.50x = 932.08 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.50x = 354,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,889.46/675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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