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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.97, 932.96 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.97, 932.96 and 381.33 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.97 : 932.96 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.97/932.96 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.97x = 932.96 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.97x = 355,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,766.59/675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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