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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.13, 933.14 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.13, 933.14 and 381.42 is: 526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.13 : 933.14 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.13/933.14 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.13x = 933.14 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.13x = 355,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,916.35/676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.41

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