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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.75, 932.43 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.75, 932.43 and 381.02 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.75 : 932.43 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.75/932.43 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.75x = 932.43 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.75x = 355,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,269.82/675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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