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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.94, 932.72 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.94, 932.72 and 381.15 is: 525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.94 : 932.72 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.94/932.72 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.94x = 932.72 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.94x = 355,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,499.66/675.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.94

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