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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.57, 933.62 and 381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.57, 933.62 and 381.80 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.57 : 933.62 = 381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.57/933.62 = 381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.57x = 933.62 × 381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.57x = 356,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,456.12/676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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