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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.29, 933.20 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.29, 933.20 and 381.56 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.29 : 933.20 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.29/933.20 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.29x = 933.20 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.29x = 356,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,067.55/676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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