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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.80, 932.56 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.80, 932.56 and 381.04 is: 525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.80 : 932.56 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.80/932.56 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.80x = 932.56 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.80x = 355,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,342.66/675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.81

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