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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.59, 933.60 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.59, 933.60 and 377.84 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.59 : 933.60 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.59/933.60 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.59x = 933.60 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.59x = 352,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,751.42/676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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