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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.80, 932.53 and 381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.80, 932.53 and 381.01 is: 525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.80 : 932.53 = 381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.80/932.53 = 381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.80x = 932.53 × 381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.80x = 355,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,303.26/675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.75

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