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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.24, 933.21 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.24, 933.21 and 365.74 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.24 : 933.21 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.24/933.21 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.24x = 933.21 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.24x = 341,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,305.73/676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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