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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.26, 933.29 and 381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.26, 933.29 and 381.55 is: 526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.26 : 933.29 = 381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.26/933.29 = 381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.26x = 933.29 × 381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.26x = 356,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,096.80/676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.57

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