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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.89, 932.91 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.89, 932.91 and 381.33 is: 526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.89 : 932.91 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.89/932.91 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.89x = 932.91 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.89x = 355,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,746.57/675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.34

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