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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.47, 933.44 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.47, 933.44 and 381.71 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.47 : 933.44 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.47/933.44 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.47x = 933.44 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.47x = 356,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,299.67/676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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