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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.85, 932.69 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.85, 932.69 and 381.06 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.85 : 932.69 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.85/932.69 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.85x = 932.69 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.85x = 355,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,413.36/675.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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