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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 933.42 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 933.42 and 381.72 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 933.42 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/933.42 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 933.42 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 356,305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,305.08/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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