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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 933.04 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 933.04 and 381.44 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 933.04 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/933.04 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 933.04 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 355,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,898.78/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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