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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.17, 933.21 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.17, 933.21 and 381.51 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.17 : 933.21 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.17/933.21 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.17x = 933.21 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.17x = 356,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,028.95/676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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