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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 933.74 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 933.74 and 381.90 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 933.74 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/933.74 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 933.74 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 356,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,593.40/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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