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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.61, 933.71 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.61, 933.71 and 381.87 is: 526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.61 : 933.71 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.61/933.71 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.61x = 933.71 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.61x = 356,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,551.17/676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.97

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