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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.27, 933.07 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.27, 933.07 and 381.50 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.27 : 933.07 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.27/933.07 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.27x = 933.07 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.27x = 355,959.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,959.63/676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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