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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.51, 932.17 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.51, 932.17 and 376.74 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.51 : 932.17 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.51/932.17 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.51x = 932.17 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.51x = 351,183.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,183.93/675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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