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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 933.28 and 381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 933.28 and 381.55 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 933.28 = 381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/933.28 = 381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 933.28 × 381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 356,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,089.70/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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