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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.91, 932.79 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.91, 932.79 and 381.12 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.91 : 932.79 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.91/932.79 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.91x = 932.79 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.91x = 355,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,504.92/675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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