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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.74, 932.52 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.74, 932.52 and 381 is: 525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.74 : 932.52 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.74/932.52 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.74x = 932.52 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.74x = 355,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,290.12/675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.78

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