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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.93, 932.87 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.93, 932.87 and 381.20 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.93 : 932.87 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.93/932.87 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.93x = 932.87 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.93x = 355,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,603.47/675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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