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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.30, 933.38 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.30, 933.38 and 381.58 is: 526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.30 : 933.38 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.30/933.38 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.30x = 933.38 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.30x = 356,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,152.57/676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.62

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