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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.39, 933.47 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.39, 933.47 and 377.70 is: 521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.39 : 933.47 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.39/933.47 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.39x = 933.47 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.39x = 352,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,565.06/676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.25

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