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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.96, 932.79 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.96, 932.79 and 381.25 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.96 : 932.79 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.96/932.79 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.96x = 932.79 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.96x = 355,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,626.19/675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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