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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.57, 933.65 and 381.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.57, 933.65 and 381.81 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.57 : 933.65 = 381.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.57/933.65 = 381.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.57x = 933.65 × 381.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.57x = 356,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,481.00/676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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