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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.01, 932.92 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.01, 932.92 and 381.27 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.01 : 932.92 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.01/932.92 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.01x = 932.92 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.01x = 355,696.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,696.95/676.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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