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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.72, 932.37 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.72, 932.37 and 381.02 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.72 : 932.37 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.72/932.37 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.72x = 932.37 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.72x = 355,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,246.96/675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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