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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.55, 933.81 and 381.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.55, 933.81 and 381.91 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.55 : 933.81 = 381.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.55/933.81 = 381.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.55x = 933.81 × 381.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.55x = 356,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,631.38/676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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