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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 932.89 and 381.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 932.89 and 381.31 is: 526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 932.89 = 381.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/932.89 = 381.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 932.89 × 381.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 355,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,720.29/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.18

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