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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.42, 933.37 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.42, 933.37 and 377.63 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.42 : 933.37 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.42/933.37 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.42x = 933.37 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.42x = 352,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,470.61/676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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