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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.78, 932.49 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.78, 932.49 and 381.12 is: 525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.78 : 932.49 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.78/932.49 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.78x = 932.49 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.78x = 355,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,390.59/675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.90

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