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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 932.70 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 932.70 and 381.22 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 932.70 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/932.70 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 932.70 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 355,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,563.89/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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