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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 933.31 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 933.31 and 365.82 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 933.31 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/933.31 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 933.31 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 341,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,418.80/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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