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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.59, 932.29 and 380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.59, 932.29 and 380.86 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.59 : 932.29 = 380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.59/932.29 = 380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.59x = 932.29 × 380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.59x = 355,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,071.97/675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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