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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.38, 933.35 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.38, 933.35 and 381.59 is: 526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.38 : 933.35 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.38/933.35 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.38x = 933.35 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.38x = 356,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,152.40/676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.56

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