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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 933.72 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 933.72 and 381.89 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 933.72 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/933.72 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 933.72 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 356,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,573.66/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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