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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.25, 933.27 and 381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.25, 933.27 and 381.57 is: 526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.25 : 933.27 = 381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.25/933.27 = 381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.25x = 933.27 × 381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.25x = 356,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,103.17/676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.59

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