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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.24, 933.24 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.24, 933.24 and 381.54 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.24 : 933.24 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.24/933.24 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.24x = 933.24 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.24x = 356,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,063.72/676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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