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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.86, 932.63 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.86, 932.63 and 377.10 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.86 : 932.63 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.86/932.63 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.86x = 932.63 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.86x = 351,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,695.72/675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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