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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.55, 932.22 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.55, 932.22 and 376.78 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.55 : 932.22 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.55/932.22 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.55x = 932.22 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.55x = 351,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,242.69/675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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