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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.63, 933.80 and 381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.63, 933.80 and 381.94 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.63 : 933.80 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.63/933.80 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.63x = 933.80 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.63x = 356,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,654.19/676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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