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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 932.97 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 932.97 and 381.33 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 932.97 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/932.97 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 932.97 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 355,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,769.45/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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