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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 932.94 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 932.94 and 381.38 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 932.94 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/932.94 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 932.94 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 355,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,804.66/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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