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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.86, 932.69 and 381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.86, 932.69 and 381.13 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.86 : 932.69 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.86/932.69 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.86x = 932.69 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.86x = 355,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,476.14/675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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