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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 933.37 and 381.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 933.37 and 381.61 is: 526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 933.37 = 381.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/933.37 = 381.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 933.37 × 381.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 356,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,183.33/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.59

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