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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.52, 932.20 and 380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.52, 932.20 and 380.79 is: 525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.52 : 932.20 = 380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.52/932.20 = 380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.52x = 932.20 × 380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.52x = 354,965.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,965.87/675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.47

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