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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.36, 933.40 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.36, 933.40 and 381.62 is: 526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.36 : 933.40 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.36/933.40 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.36x = 933.40 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.36x = 356,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,199.44/676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.65

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