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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.52, 933.57 and 381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.52, 933.57 and 381.82 is: 526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.52 : 933.57 = 381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.52/933.57 = 381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.52x = 933.57 × 381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.52x = 356,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,455.11/676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.89

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