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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.48, 933.51 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.48, 933.51 and 381.74 is: 526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.48 : 933.51 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.48/933.51 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.48x = 933.51 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.48x = 356,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,353.44/676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.78

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