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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.96, 932.85 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.96, 932.85 and 381.21 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.96 : 932.85 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.96/932.85 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.96x = 932.85 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.96x = 355,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,611.75/675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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