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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.59, 933.74 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.59, 933.74 and 377.85 is: 521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.59 : 933.74 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.59/933.74 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.59x = 933.74 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.59x = 352,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,811.77/676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.46

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