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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.84, 932.66 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.84, 932.66 and 381.21 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.84 : 932.66 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.84/932.66 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.84x = 932.66 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.84x = 355,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,537.49/675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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