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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 933.06 and 400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 933.06 and 400.12 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 933.06 = 400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/933.06 = 400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 933.06 × 400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 373,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,335.97/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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