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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 933.70 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 933.70 and 381.88 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 933.70 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/933.70 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 933.70 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 356,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,558.07/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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