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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.73, 933.89 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.73, 933.89 and 377.96 is: 521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.73 : 933.89 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.73/933.89 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.73x = 933.89 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.73x = 352,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,971.17/676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.58

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