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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.09, 933.05 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.09, 933.05 and 381.38 is: 526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.09 : 933.05 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.09/933.05 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.09x = 933.05 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.09x = 355,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,844.70/676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.33

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