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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.27, 933.20 and 388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.27, 933.20 and 388.83 is: 536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.27 : 933.20 = 388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.27/933.20 = 388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.27x = 933.20 × 388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.27x = 362,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,853.48/676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.55

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