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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.63, 932.41 and 380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.63, 932.41 and 380.89 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.63 : 932.41 = 380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.63/932.41 = 380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.63x = 932.41 × 380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.63x = 355,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,147.29/675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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