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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.57, 933.67 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.57, 933.67 and 381.83 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.57 : 933.67 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.57/933.67 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.57x = 933.67 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.57x = 356,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,504.60/676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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