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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 933.82 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 933.82 and 381.96 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 933.82 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/933.82 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 933.82 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 356,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,681.89/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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