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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.66, 932.45 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.66, 932.45 and 381.02 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.66 : 932.45 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.66/932.45 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.66x = 932.45 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.66x = 355,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,282.10/675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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