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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 933.87 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 933.87 and 377.97 is: 521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 933.87 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/933.87 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 933.87 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 352,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,974.84/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.58

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