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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.84, 932.58 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.84, 932.58 and 381.09 is: 525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.84 : 932.58 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.84/932.58 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.84x = 932.58 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.84x = 355,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,396.91/675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.86

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