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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.95, 932.88 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.95, 932.88 and 381.27 is: 526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.95 : 932.88 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.95/932.88 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.95x = 932.88 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.95x = 355,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,684.09/675.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.20

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