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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.14, 932.81 and 381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.14, 932.81 and 381.34 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.14 : 932.81 = 381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.14/932.81 = 381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.14x = 932.81 × 381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.14x = 355,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,717.77/676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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