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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.10, 932.96 and 381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.10, 932.96 and 381.34 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.10 : 932.96 = 381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.10/932.96 = 381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.10x = 932.96 × 381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.10x = 355,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,774.97/676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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