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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.62, 932.38 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.62, 932.38 and 380.90 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.62 : 932.38 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.62/932.38 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.62x = 932.38 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.62x = 355,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,143.54/675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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