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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 933.15 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 933.15 and 381.48 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 933.15 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/933.15 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 933.15 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 355,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,978.06/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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