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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.38, 933.34 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.38, 933.34 and 377.61 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.38 : 933.34 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.38/933.34 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.38x = 933.34 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.38x = 352,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,440.03/676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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