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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.45, 933.42 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.45, 933.42 and 381.71 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.45 : 933.42 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.45/933.42 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.45x = 933.42 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.45x = 356,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,299.51/676.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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