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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 933.90 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 933.90 and 366.24 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 933.90 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/933.90 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 933.90 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 342,031.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,031.54/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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