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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.46, 933.52 and 381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.46, 933.52 and 381.79 is: 526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.46 : 933.52 = 381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.46/933.52 = 381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.46x = 933.52 × 381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.46x = 356,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,406.69/676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.87

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