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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.63, 933.72 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.63, 933.72 and 381.88 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.63 : 933.72 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.63/933.72 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.63x = 933.72 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.63x = 356,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,568.99/676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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