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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.20, 932.94 and 381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.20, 932.94 and 381.40 is: 526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.20 : 932.94 = 381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.20/932.94 = 381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.20x = 932.94 × 381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.20x = 355,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,823.32/676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.21

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