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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.48, 933.52 and 381.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.48, 933.52 and 381.81 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.48 : 933.52 = 381.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.48/933.52 = 381.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.48x = 933.52 × 381.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.48x = 356,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,422.60/676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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