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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.22, 933.16 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.22, 933.16 and 381.48 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.22 : 933.16 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.22/933.16 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.22x = 933.16 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.22x = 355,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,981.88/676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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