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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.46, 933.54 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.46, 933.54 and 381.72 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.46 : 933.54 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.46/933.54 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.46x = 933.54 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.46x = 356,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,350.89/676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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